45 episodes
The CULTure The CULTure
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4.6 • 30 Ratings
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Welcome to the CULTure, a true crime podcast that focuses ONLY on cults. Hosted by Anna, a nerd who's obsessed with religion and psychology, and her co-host Mark, who's afraid of all things spooky. Each week we'll uncover the story behind a different cult with belly laughs and good conversation. We warmly welcome you into.....the CULTure.
Produced by The Parea Collective Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theculturepod/support
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Episode 41 - Mother God
Anna and Mark are back with their first episode of 2024. With all the buzz around the recent HBO docuseries "Mother God" it was only fitting to start here for the new year. This episode focuses on Amy Carlson and her background, their core beliefs, and some of the footage of the docuseries.
***Language warning: This episode contains language that may not be appropriate for young listeners.
Sources for this episode:
HBO's Docuseries "Mother God"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Carlson_(religious_leader)
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a37417778/love-has-won-cult-amy-carlson-stroud-death/
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Episode 40 - Escaping Twin Flames
Anna and Mark react to the recent docuseries in Netflix "Escaping Twin Flames". Covered in a past episode (8) of this podcast, episode 40 is more of a reaction and commentary on the docuseries as a whole. Thank you to everyone who continues to support this podcast, please reach out if you have any thoughts or suggestions for future episodes. Have a great holiday and remember, dont drink the kool-aid.
Sources used in this episode: Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames"
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Episode 39 - Church of God Restoration
Anna and Mark are back discussing a group based out of Greensville Ohio called "The Church of God Restoration". A group that started in 1880, this religious group bases their teachings on the Christian faith, but continues to write scripture and has living Apostles.
Sources for this episode:
The church of God Restoration Facebook Page
www.churchofgod.com
"Apostate Ashley" on Youtube
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Episode 38 - La Luz Del Mundo Pt. 2
Anna and Mark finish their two part series on La Luz Del Mundo. Inspired to cover this group from the recent docuseries on HBO entitled "Unveiled", part 2 is a direct commentary on the three part series. From allegations & eventual convictions of sexual assault, bribery, and physical violence, this episode touches on it all as told by former members of La Luz Del Mundo. If you haven't listened to episode 36 yet, make sure you get the background on this group before listening to this episode. Thanks to everyone who continues to support the pod and remember, dont drink the kool-aid.
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Episode 37 - Shiny Happy People
Anna and Mark discuss the recent docuseries available on Amazon entitled "Shiny Happy People". This is a 4 episode series that examines the Duggar family from the television show 19 Kids and Counting. For those unfamiliar with the IBPL and their teachings, make sure you listen to episode 7 of the podcast where they cover that group in depth. Thanks to all the fans of the pod and remember, don't drink the kool-aid.
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Episode 36 - La Luz Del Mundo Pt. 1
Anna and Mark are back to discuss the religious group known as Iglesia del Dios Vivo, Columna y Apoyo de la Verdad, La Luz del Mundo; or more commonly known as La Luz Del Mundo. This series of episodes will focus on their religious beliefs as well as the controversies laid out in the HBO documentary Unveiled. Thanks to all for supporting the pod, and remember, don't drink the kool-aid.
Follow us on instagram @The.Cult.ure
Sources for this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Luz_del_Mundo
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-10-mn-27361-story.html
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Customer Reviews
Love this fun and educational podcast!
Great podcast filled with information and humor.
Cults are fascinating
Great information, nice to be able to quickly see images on their Instagram to go with the episodes. Love the lack of swearing and the interactions between the hosts.
completely uninformed
I was surprised to see an episode on Thelema so I had to listen, since I am a practicing Thelemite. It was total cringe. Not only were half the words and names (including Thelema) mispronounced, but the host(s) obviously skimmed their research material for the most prurient content and then embellished upon it for maximum shock effect. Luckily we don’t proselytize, so we don’t rely on this sort of ‘publicity’. People who are looking for us will find us in spite of this dreck.